Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
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Identifiers in this source record
2012 FORD FOCUSManufacturer campaign: 26S40Part: *-12A650*-2013 FORD FOCUS2014 FORD FOCUS2015 FORD FOCUS2016 FORD FOCUS2017 FORD FOCUS2018 FORD FOCUSVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2012 FORD FOCUS
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V369000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety